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Project Management Resources

This guide is a selection of research resources available at McDermott Library for Project Management students and faculty.

Journal Search

McDermott Library provides access to dozens, if not hundreds of periodicals on a given subject.

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Finding Journal Articles

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Selected Articles On Project Management: An RSS Feed

  • Bridging the digital divide: Analyzing subsidy allocation efficiency in telecom sector reforms.This link opens in a new windowFeb 28, 2025
    Telecommunications Policy; 03/01/2025
    This paper aims to introduce the 'Subsidy Allocation Efficiencies' (SAE) metric as a practical tool for policymakers to evaluate subsidy programs for universal service provisioning. Using a qualitative case study approach, the paper investigates various subsidy allocation methods adopted by the Universal Service Fund, comparing them in terms of SAE. The SAE metric is validated by applying the 'similarity index' to Milgrom's optimal auction design. The study finds that subsidy allocations can be as efficient as 95% and as inefficient as −16%, generally identifying them as restrictive and prone to cartelization. Bidders often exploited allocation rules, leading to poor subsidy allocation efficiency, and subsidy benchmarking was found to lack rigor. However, ease of participation was found to reduce cartelization and improve efficiency. The saved funds from accurately benchmarked and efficiently allocated subsidies can be used to cover more beneficiaries or reduce the universal service levy rate, easing the burden on consumers. Focusing on India's Universal Service Fund, this study critically assesses subsidy allocation methods to provide policymakers with insights for optimizing public-funded infrastructure projects. It addresses the lack of empirical research on Subsidy Allocation Efficiency (SAE) and challenges the assumption that auctions alone guarantee efficient subsidy allocation, emphasizing the importance of bidding rules. • Introduces a new reliable metric for measuring Subsidy Allocation Efficiency (SAE). • A reverse auction alone is no guarantees for efficient allocation. • Tech neutrality, and dynamic benchmarking are pivotal for efficiency. • Multi-round reverse auctions yield better efficiency as compared to Single-round. • Provides a roadmap for increased coverage and lower levies on existing users.
    (AN 181651565); ISSN: 03085961
    Business Source Complete
  • The effects of performance measurement on megaproject performance: the moderating effects of project complexity.This link opens in a new windowDec 31, 2024
    Engineering Construction & Architectural Management (09699988); 01/01/2025
    Purpose: Megaproject performance measurement (MPM) has received great attention in the project management community, but it primarily focused on the design of performance measures or frameworks. Yet, whether MPM utilization can improve megaproject performance and how project actors use MPM to improve megaproject performance is less well understood. This study aims to investigate whether and how the use of MPM can contribute to better megaproject performance. Design/methodology/approach: Through the lens of the lever of control, this study conceptualizes MPM utilization as diagnostic use and interactive use. A holistic research model and related hypotheses integrating MPM use, project complexity and megaproject performance were established. The model was validated using a partial square-structural equation modeling method. Findings: Based on 214-megaproject data collected through a questionnaire survey in China, the results show positive effects of diagnostic use and interactive use on megaproject performance. Both, however, have substitutional interaction effects. The moderating results suggest that the higher project complexity weakens the positive effects of MPM utilization on megaproject performance. Originality/value: This study advances megaprojects performance measurement and management literature by validating the value of MPM utilization on performance. It also presents practical implications for project managers to improve performance by appropriate MPM utilization.
    (AN 181920538); ISSN: 09699988
    Business Source Complete
  • How Project Leaders Can Tame Unpredictability.This link opens in a new windowDec 31, 2024
    Harvard Business Review; 01/01/2025
    Today's business environment is characterized by constant change on a macro scale, but in our daily lives, it's often the smaller unpredictabilities that threaten to derail our projects and decisions. This article draws on the agile methodology to offer project leaders a tool for managing unpredictability: vertical slicing. Each slice builds on the previous one to flesh out a large-scale initiative.
    (AN 181526554); ISSN: 00178012
    Business Source Complete
  • Evaluation of master's degree programmes in project and construction management: an agglomerative hierarchical clustering study.This link opens in a new windowDec 31, 2024
    International Journal of Construction Management; 01/01/2025
    This study examines master's degree programmes in project and construction management in Turkey and the TRNC until 2022. It covers 16 master's degree programmes and represents their current status. The study groups courses to evaluate and develop the contents of the master's degree programmes. It creates course knowledge areas through course grouping and provides the numerical data necessary for the clustering process. The study clusters similar and related master's degree programmes using the AHC method and proposes new programme names for the classes obtained with AHC. This paper intends to serve as a guide for research on active master's degree programmes in project and construction management, to update and/or develop such programmes, and to evaluate the past and present situation for future studies.
    (AN 181660067); ISSN: 15623599
    Business Source Complete
  • Mastering Project Management for Better Outcomes.This link opens in a new windowDec 31, 2024
    Pennsylvania CPA Journal; 01/01/2025
    The article focuses on the importance of effective project management for Certified Public Accountant (CPAs) to ensure successful outcomes in accounting and finance. Topics include key stages of project management, common pitfalls to avoid, and essential skills and tools for managing complex projects efficiently.
    (AN 181189979); ISSN: 07461062
    Business Source Complete
  • Fairness matters: organisational justice in project contexts.This link opens in a new windowDec 31, 2024
    Production Planning & Control; 01/01/2025
    Organisational justice is an established construct in the context of permanent organisations and relates to perceptions of fairness in the working environment. Justice judgements are context specific and whilst prior research has shown the positive impact of fair treatment on organisations and employees, less is known about organisational justice in projects and the impacts of fair or unfair treatment of project team members. This paper sets out to explore these shortfalls through a qualitative multi-method study. Combining the diaries of ten project team members, with pre- and post-diary interviews, the paper presents dimensions (distributive, procedural and interactional) of organisational justice experienced in the project context, factors influencing project team members justice judgements (sources, timing, delegation, and reflection) and the impact of in-/justice on individuals (ways of working, health and wellbeing, relationships, feelings), projects (project delivery) and organisations (reputation, effectiveness of processes). Policy and practice recommendations are made.
    (AN 181777037); ISSN: 09537287
    Business Source Complete
  • Project control system (PCS) implementation in engineering and construction projects: an empirical study in Saudi's petroleum and chemical industry.This link opens in a new windowDec 19, 2024
    Engineering Construction & Architectural Management (09699988); 12/20/2024
    Purpose: There is growing recognition that effective project control systems (PCS) are critical to the success of projects. The relationship between the individual elements of PCS and successfully achieving project objectives has yet to be explored. This research investigates the enablers and barriers that influence the elements of PCS success and drive project objectives. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts a mixed approach of descriptive analysis and regression models to explore the impact of six PCS elements on project outcomes. Petroleum and chemical projects in Saudi Arabia were selected as a case study to validate the research model. Findings: Data from a survey of 400 project managers in Saudi's petroleum and chemical industry reveal that successful PCS are the key to achieving all project outcomes, but they are particularly critical for meeting project cost objectives. Project Governance was identified as the most important of the six PCS elements for meeting project objectives. A lack of standard processes emerged as the most significant barrier to achieving effective project governance, while having skilled and experienced project team members was the most significant enabler for implementing earned value. Practical implications: The study offers a direction for implementing and developing PCS as a strategic tool and focuses on the PCS elements that can improve project outcomes. Originality/value: This research contributes to project management knowledge and differs from previous attempts in two ways. Firstly, it investigates the elements of PCS that are critical to achieving project scope, schedule and cost objectives; secondly, enablers and barriers of PCS success are examined to see how they influence each element independently.
    (AN 181572776); ISSN: 09699988
    Business Source Complete
  • Von Produktsuche bis Markierungsmaterial.This link opens in a new windowDec 16, 2024
    DE: Das Elektrohandwerk; 12/17/2024
    The electrical trade: Phoenix Contact presents the marking software "Marking system", which helps users with labeling processes. The software enables the creation of marking solutions for terminals, conductors, cables, devices, and systems. It provides an interface to ECAD systems and supports the structured management of labeling projects according to IEC 81346. The software controls and manages all marking systems from Phoenix Contact.
    (AN 181711554); ISSN: 2509517X
    Business Source Complete
  • Stark im Verbund.This link opens in a new windowDec 15, 2024
    Wochenblatt für Papierfabrikation; 12/16/2024
    The consulting and engineering company SAPP Management AG and Elomatic Oy jointly offer services for the pulp and paper industry. They support customers in green transformation with expertise in planning, project management, and sustainability. Elomatic Oy is an international company with over 1,300 employees, while SAPP Management AG specializes in pulp and paper and has successfully completed projects worldwide.
    (AN 181646282); ISSN: 00437131
    Business Source Complete
  • NBCC bags orders worth Rs 9,445-cr for Supertech projects.This link opens in a new windowDec 12, 2024
    Project Reporters; 12/13/2024
    NBCC (India) recently secured construction orders totaling Rs 9,445 crore for projects in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Karnataka. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal appointed NBCC as the project management consultant for 16 Supertech projects, involving the construction of 49,748 houses across four states. Additionally, NBCC received an order worth Rs 432 crore for building a net-zero sustainable campus at the Central University in Odisha Sunabeda.
    (AN 181647534)
    Business Source Complete
  • Maruti Infrastructure receives EoI for strategic collaboration from Meinhardt Group.This link opens in a new windowDec 12, 2024
    Project Reporters; 12/13/2024
    Maruti Infrastructure has received an expression of interest (EoI) for strategic collaboration from Meinhardt Group, Asia's largest privately-owned global design, engineering, project, and construction management firm. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions for various buildings, industrial & infrastructure projects, and sports & recreation. Meinhardt, with a global presence and experience in multiple sectors in India, offers services covering the project lifecycle from feasibility study to project management.
    (AN 181647543)
    Business Source Complete
  • NBCC (India) informs about receipt of work order.This link opens in a new windowDec 9, 2024
    Ace Analyser: Company News; 12/10/2024
    NBCC (India) has informed that the company has recently been awarded the work of Comprehensive Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for the Construction of net zero sustainable campus at Central University at Odisha, Sunabede amounting Rs 432 Crore (Approx.). The aforesaid work is in the normal course of business of the Company. The aforesaid information is also available on the website of the company at https://www.nbccindia.in/webEnglish/announcementNotices.The above information is a part of company's filings submitted to BSE.
    (AN 181545713)
    Business Source Complete
  • Rio Tinto Une structure duale remise en question.This link opens in a new windowDec 6, 2024
    Investir - Journal des Finances; 12/07/2024
    The activist fund Palliser Capital is asking Rio Tinto's management to end its dual structure, composed of Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited, due to the difference in valuation between the two entities. Despite this, management opposes the project for cost reasons, but remains open to rebalancing between the two listing places. Rio Tinto aims for a 3% annual production growth through projects such as Simandou in Guinea and Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, while also seeking to rebalance its asset portfolio towards metals for the energy transition.
    (AN 181738908); ISSN: 21150354
    Business Source Complete
  • Telangana govt. sanctions Rs 5,942-cr for H-CITI projects.This link opens in a new windowDec 5, 2024
    Project Reporters; 12/06/2024
    The Telangana government has allocated Rs 5,942 crore for the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) initiative, authorizing the GHMC to invite tenders for 23 projects. These projects will focus on improving critical arterial routes, congestion points, and junctions with various infrastructure enhancements. The project will be executed under the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) model, with separate tenders for project management consultant (PMC) agencies to ensure quality assurance and supervision.
    (AN 181483353)
    Business Source Complete
  • HSCC secures Rs 599.35-cr work orders in Maharashtra.This link opens in a new windowDec 5, 2024
    Project Reporters; 12/06/2024
    HSCC, a subsidiary of NBCC, has secured work orders totaling Rs 599.35 crore from the National Health Mission in Maharashtra. The first order, valued at Rs 259.35 crore, is for establishing Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackery Aapla Dawakhana clinics statewide. The second project, worth Rs 340 crore, involves setting up radiation oncology units in several districts. NBCC's expertise in project management consultancy and real estate is helping it expand its presence in the healthcare infrastructure sector through these contracts.
    (AN 181483359)
    Business Source Complete

Scholarly vs Popular Journals

Popular Magazines (Time, People, etc.)

Scholarly/Peer Reviewed Journals (JAMA, Science, etc.)

Intended for a general audience.

Intended for an audience with knowledge in the field.

Articles written by journalists who may or may not have special training in what they are writing about.

Articles are written by scholars, whose names are listed along with credentials.

Articles do not have footnotes.

Articles are footnoted and list sources used.

For Profit

Usually not for profit

Not Peer-reviewed

Peer-reviewed

How do I find peer-reviewed articles and journals?

Use a scholarly database rather than a general database  (MEDLINE vs. Newspaper Abstracts).

When available, limit to scholarly/peer-reviewed journals when you search your database.

Check in Ulrichsweb (library database) to see if the journal you want is peer-reviewed.